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What’s surround sound?

Surround sound uses multiple speakers to create an immersive experience. What's the 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 mean? It's the number of speakers plus one subwoofer.

What's a subwoofer?

The sub gives you that rumbling bass sound. Keep in mind some subs are better for home theater than music and vice versa.

What's the easiest?

A home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) system puts all the components for surround sound in one box with easy setup instructions.

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